DraftKings is looking for a Lead Data Science Engineer, Personalization to drive the strategic direction and technical execution of data-driven, predictive, and personalized customer experiences. You’ll lead initiatives and execute alongside a team of data scientists and engineers, working across the full machine learning stack in a culture energized by innovation.

What You'll Do

Lead initiatives related to Casino & Sportsbook Personalization.
Mentor a team of data scientists and engineers to achieve high-impact business goals.
Develop and implement advanced machine learning models and algorithms to solve complex business problems.
Work with stakeholders to understand business and customer-facing problems and translate these into machine learning problems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data science solutions into production systems.
Drive the data strategy by identifying key data needs, ensuring data quality, and developing data infrastructure.
Communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership to influence strategic decision-making.

What We're Looking For

At least 5 years of experience in machine learning and statistical modeling.
Proven track record of leading successful projects.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python.
Experience with data manipulation and visualization tools.
Experience with personalization algorithms and techniques.
Strong understanding of personalization application in content delivery.
Familiarity with user behavior analysis and its integration into content and product strategies.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and coach individual contributors.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.